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Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Hasselbeck are Worried about Using the New Balls (Superbowl)
Fox Sports ^ | 2/05/06 | John Czarnecki

Posted on 02/05/2006 3:30:39 AM PST by beyond the sea

Super Bowl quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Hasselbeck are worried about using the new balls that will be used for every play in the first half of Sunday's Super Bowl XL per the NFL.

The main headache for passers is that the league never did a competent job of rubbing off the slick surface covering every football, ones they plan to donate to charity and give to the Hall of Fame and to the coaches and players in the game as souvenirs.

Unlike baseball, the league's officials have never been diligent in rubbing off the slippery surface covering every football. Big Ben will be wearing gloves due to a right thumb injury, and he believes he should be able to grip the new footballs.

"My only concern is how the receivers and guys like Jerome Bettis deal with the slippery new footballs," Roethlisberger said. "I understand the reason for putting so many footballs into play for this game, but I do know how difficult it is for my teammates to catch them."

Hasselbeck didn't know about the league's system of using a new football for every single play in the first half of the championship game.

"I don't like the new footballs, but I'm sure I will be able to deal with them," Hasselbeck said. "It's part of the deal, and every player on the field has to handle this situation. Most of the new footballs will be given to charity and that's a good thing."

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: balls; nfl; slippery; superbowl
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To: ez; sgtbono2002; normy
Just as stupid as signing a bill with 20 different pens.

I hear you.........

But, signing a bill with 20 different pens will not effect the result of that signing bill.

However, using a new, possibly slippery ball on every damn play of the first half just very well may effect the outcome of this game.

61 posted on 02/05/2006 6:30:50 AM PST by beyond the sea (Cal Thomas: If only Robert Bork had cried ...................)
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To: beyond the sea

LoL~!


62 posted on 02/05/2006 6:32:17 AM PST by merry10
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To: beyond the sea

"Sorry, first day with the new balls."

Man, if I had a nickel for every time I said that...


63 posted on 02/05/2006 6:32:55 AM PST by ovrtaxt (I have a crush on this bag lady. Does that make me a hobosexual?)
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To: sgtbono2002; normy; smoothsailing
Maybe this complaint has a lot to do with the quarterbacks making their excuses before the fact happens. .......... I mean what better way to explain throwing the ball to the oposition than saying I told you the balls were too slippery before the game started. .......... Lets get on with the game and leave the excuses for the losers.

You aren't very smart are you?

64 posted on 02/05/2006 6:33:21 AM PST by beyond the sea (Cal Thomas: If only Robert Bork had cried ...................)
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To: normy
You're a good guy, normy. You know what life is all about!

I'd love to wish you "good luck" today, but may I just wish you "good luck" for every day after today for the rest of your good life?

;-)

65 posted on 02/05/2006 6:37:08 AM PST by beyond the sea (Cal Thomas: If only Robert Bork had cried ...................)
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To: ovrtaxt
"Sorry, first day with the new balls." .......... Man, if I had a nickel for every time I said that...

ROFL!

66 posted on 02/05/2006 6:38:41 AM PST by beyond the sea (Cal Thomas: If only Robert Bork had cried ...................)
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To: elli1

...new balls will be used for every play in the first half...

Def. coordinators can rule out any threat of a no-huddle offense to contend with.


67 posted on 02/05/2006 6:41:11 AM PST by Gunflint
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To: sgtbono2002

"As long as the playing field is the same for all why should anyone cry over a new ball."

Anything that introduces an element of luck advantages the less skillfull team and disadvantages the more skillfull.

It may appear that a bad playing field should affect both teams equally and fairly. However, as with so many "intuitively obvious" things, that isn't the case.

In my sport, for instance, bad officiating can give the 2nd through 6th or 7th best competitors a chance to win a competition, where with very good officiating they would have no chance.


68 posted on 02/05/2006 6:41:51 AM PST by dsc
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To: GBoettner

For the Playoff Game against Denver I posted:(Steelers) "by 17...Anyone? Anyone?" And they won by 17!
So today I'll be my own "Anyone" and say...Steelers by 17.


69 posted on 02/05/2006 6:44:17 AM PST by Majie Purple
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To: Gunflint; elli1; merry10
...new balls will be used for every play in the first half... Def. coordinators can rule out any threat of a no-huddle offense to contend with.

If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement.

Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.

Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop off method.

Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist off method.. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge.

70 posted on 02/05/2006 6:47:14 AM PST by beyond the sea (Cal Thomas: If only Robert Bork had cried ...................)
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To: dsc
"Anything that introduces an element of luck advantages the less skillfull team and disadvantages the more skillfull."

"It may appear that a bad playing field should affect both teams equally and fairly. However, as with so many "intuitively obvious" things, that isn't the case."

"In my sport, for instance, bad officiating can give the 2nd through 6th or 7th best competitors a chance to win a competition, where with very good officiating they would have no chance."

*****

Thanks........ you said that so well.

People who do not play or have never played a sport at a very high level, I believe, have a tendency not to understamd what you have said so well.

Thanks again.

71 posted on 02/05/2006 6:50:25 AM PST by beyond the sea (Cal Thomas: If only Robert Bork had cried ...................)
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To: Purple Mountains Maj
So today I'll be my own "Anyone" and say...Steelers by 17.

Hope you are right.......... I want to live through this game.

;-)

72 posted on 02/05/2006 6:51:57 AM PST by beyond the sea (Cal Thomas: If only Robert Bork had cried ...................)
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To: beyond the sea
Oh no you don't. I've had to suffer through nail biting Patriot SB wins (though last year was less stressful thanks to Andy "let's take our time" Reid) so if Pittsburgh is to prevail I want it to go down to the last play. Perhaps the first overtime in SB history.
73 posted on 02/05/2006 6:55:04 AM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: beyond the sea

It's sure to be a real nail biter of a game! Great match up I think this year. That and the usual great commercials...I'll be watching from beginning to end this year.


74 posted on 02/05/2006 7:01:50 AM PST by Majie Purple
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To: mainepatsfan; beyond the sea

Nail-biting? Nail-biting?

Try having Pittsburgh to beat the Colts straight up at + 4-1. Then, they disallow that interception. Then, Bettis fumbles inside the 10. Then, it takes a TD saving tackle by Big Ben. Then, Manning tries for the endzone on 3rd down. Then, the Colts miss a field goal.

And you want to talk about 'nail-biting'. :-)


75 posted on 02/05/2006 7:04:18 AM PST by gate2wire
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

I hope the commercials are better then they've been the past few years.


76 posted on 02/05/2006 7:04:21 AM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: gate2wire

True enough...but this is the Super Bowl. It gets magnified by ten.


77 posted on 02/05/2006 7:05:27 AM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: mainepatsfan

"True enough...but this is the Super Bowl. It gets magnified by ten."

Super Bowl?...

I don't care if it's the SB or the 1st race at Emerald Downs, a bet's a bet. :-)


78 posted on 02/05/2006 7:11:23 AM PST by gate2wire
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To: beyond the sea

Isn't this a topic Nina Hartley should be worried about? Playing with new balls.


79 posted on 02/05/2006 7:39:19 AM PST by JackDanielsOldNo7 (If it wasn't for marriage, I would not have this screenname.)
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To: gate2wire; All

By "nail biting" I mean I live closer to Seahawks geographically speaking...So I'd be haap if either team wins but I'll be mostly rooting for the Steeers. They are my fave of all football teams regardless of any other factor.


80 posted on 02/05/2006 7:41:41 AM PST by Majie Purple
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